Rasika Harshey Elected to the American Academy of Microbiology

Friday, May 18, 2007

AUSTIN, Texas--Dr. Rasika Harshey, professor of molecular genetics and microbiology, has been elected a fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology.

Harshey has made seminal contributions to two important areas of microbiology. Her work on phage Mu has elucidated difficult to decipher DNA transposition mechanisms, both in vivo and in vitro.

Harshey’s work on swarming motility has revealed a new role for the chemotaxis system, leading to an understanding of bacterial locomotion. She received her Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Science in Bangalore, India.

Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology are elected annually through a highly selective, peer-reviewed process, based on their records of scientific achievement and original contributions that have advanced microbiology. There are now over 2,500 Fellows representing all subspecialties of microbiology, including basic and applied research, teaching, public health, industry and government service. 

For more information regarding election to or specific programs of the American Academy of Microbiology, contact Peggy McNult at 202-942-9225 or pmcnult@asmusa.org.